The value of x² – 2yx + y² when x = 1, y = 2 is

i think you would have to divide the money he had saved, which is $2,000 by the time he plans on exercising which is 40 hours, and the answer you get should tell you the answer to your question.

-3(b-8)-5=9(b+2)+1

distribute

-3b+24-5=9b+18+1

add/ subtract

-3b+20=9b+19

20-19= 1

-3b+1=9b

9b+3b= 12b

1=12b

1 divided by 12 = 1/12

answer: 1/12 = b